A creamy, flavorful vegan cheese sauce perfect for topping nachos or using as a dip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked for at least 2 hours or overnight
- 1 cup water plus more for soaking
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric for color
- 1/2 cup water adjust for consistency
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
- Add the cashews, 1 cup of water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, and turmeric to a blender.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, adding additional water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Pour the sauce into a saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring frequently, until heated through.
- Serve immediately with nachos or as a dip, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg